What´s going on this week?

If you have any questions about the local area, please do not hesitate to contact the "Window to Rheinland-Pfalz - Ramstein Gateway" information center located in the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center (KMCC) on Ramstein Air Base:

We are there for you Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, October 3:

Car-free Eistal - Biking Event

Every year this biking event takes place on October 3, which is the German Unification Day. The road L395 between Ramsen and Obrigheim leading through the Eistal valley is closed to motorized traffic from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cyclists, hikers and in-line skaters are very welcome to experience an entertaining program along the 20 km (12 miles) long route. Associations, tradesmen, municipalities and private individuals present themselves with numerous stands. A large selection of national and international food and beverages is available. Many join-in activities are offered for the young and the old. It is a great event for the whole family!

Address: Eiswoog, 67305 Ramsen

Sunday, October 4:

Ramstein Farmers’ Market

This year’s farmers’ market features approx. 50 exhibitors presenting craftsmanship and agricultural products in the city center of Ramstein. Harvest-fresh fruits and vegetables from the local area can be purchased. A large choice of herbs, oils, marmalades, coffee, liquors, and much more is available. Decoration items, soaps, pottery, enamelware etc. are offered, too. The children’s program includes face painting as well as games such as the wheel of fortune, a riddle and a sensory course. A creative exhibition and an exhibition of agricultural machinery are waiting to be explored. Furthermore, visitors can enjoy local specialties and beverages as well as coffee and cakes. Musical entertainment invites the guests to linger. The farmers’ market takes place from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. An ecumenical church service is held at Congress Center Ramstein (CCR) at 10:30 a.m. Ramstein’s stores open for Sunday shopping from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m. The city of Ramstein as well as local vendors and exhibitors are looking forward to welcoming you!

Address: Am Neuen Markt, 66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach

Sunday, October 4:

American Comedy Night in Kaiserslautern

It is a bright morning and your clothing is perfectly aligned to the weather. Your morning bread has four extra kinds of seed. The open window lets in the freshest air in existence. Your forest walk has more trees per square meter than is physically possible. You have reached... Peak German. Get ready to laugh with three Ausländer(in) comedians who have seen Peak German and lived to tell the tale at this epic comedy show! The comedians Jordan Prince (USA), Erin Crouch (USA), Kendra Borgen (USA) cordially invite you to an entertaining evening. The show starts at 7 p.m. and is held in English. Free admission. No registration needed. This event is organized by the state program “Welcome to Rheinland-Pfalz! Our Neighbors From The USA” and the club “Deutsch-Amerikanischer Club Kaiserslautern e. V.”. For further information please follow the link: https://www.atlantische-akademie.de/comedy26

Address: Bahnheim 17c, 67663 Kaiserslautern

Saturday, October 10:

Pumpkin Festival in Spesbach

The Spesbach “Country Women’s Association” hosts a pumpkin festival on the village square in Spesbach behind the school building. The festival starts at noon. Visitors can look forward to culinary delights and live music. The association sells their homemade pumpkin jelly and traditional pumpkin soup. Food, beverages, pumpkins and pumpkin specialties are available too. Furthermore, the event features a whisky lounge. The entertainment program for children includes pumpkin painting and face painting. Exhibitors demonstrate their arts and crafts. Anybody is welcome!

Address: Schulstrasse 3, 66882 Hütschenhausen – District Spesbach